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Metin Kortak Metin Kortak
Updated on March 26, 2025

How to Fix the SSH “Connection Refused” Error (With 5 Troubleshooting Methods)

An SSH “Connection Refused” error occurs when an attempt to connect to a remote server is denied, leading to significant security vulnerabilities. Here’s what can cause this error, troubleshooting tips, security best practices and more on how SSH works.

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Deepak Saini Deepak Saini
Updated on March 26, 2025

How to Integrate AI Without Ruining Your Product’s UX

The best AI operates in the background of the user experience, making actions more convenient without adding extra steps. Here’s how to do it.

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Michael Hines Michael Hines
Updated on March 25, 2025

How Low-Code and No-Code Platforms Are Changing Software Development

Is it possible to do more by coding less?

How Low-Code and No-Code Platforms Are Changing Software Development
Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 25, 2025

Should You Put Your Devs on Customer Support Duty?

Drift’s support rotation was born out of necessity — but that’s not why it’s still around.

Should You Put Your Devs on Customer Support Duty?
Neeha Curtis Neeha Curtis
Updated on March 24, 2025

How to Protect Your Scarcest Innovation Resource: Engineering Focus

Digital transformation strategy stuck in the mud? It could be a sign that your engineering teams are juggling too many different priorities. Here’s what to do. 

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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 20, 2025

Legacy Tech Is Waking Up to Cloud Native

Long favored by startups for its flexibility and performance, cloud-native technology is moving to the enterprise.

Legacy Tech Is Waking Up to Cloud Native
Adam Calica Adam Calica
Updated on March 20, 2025

Why Non-Functional Requirements are Non-Negotiable

Seven experts give us their takes on how to best prioritize non-functional requirements.

Why Non-Functional Requirements Are Non-Negotiable
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Tatum Hunter Tatum Hunter
Updated on March 20, 2025

Can You Blog Your Way Into a Software Development Career?

Alex Morton taught herself to code, but her blog chronicling the journey landed her a job.

Can You Blog Your Way Into a Software Development Career?
Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 20, 2025

What You Need to Know About Regression Testing

Your tests need maintenance just like the rest of your code.

What You Need to Know About Regression Testing
Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on March 20, 2025

What’s the Role of a Modern QA Engineer?

Adapting to the effects of security shifting left, QA engineers are diversifying their skillsets.

What’s the Role of a Modern QA Engineer?